Reality often proved to be much harsher than imagination.
Just three days later, with eyes now significantly more hollow and deep-set, Dragon Dad Attilicia emerged from his seclusion with 'results' and presented a less than optimistic argument to David,
"No, three years is absolutely impossible, let alone the likelihood that we don't even have three years."
"Huh? Even a 'blood boost' won't work?" David's face was a picture of disbelief.
Attilicia glared at David and took two steps back, somewhat frightened. He vividly remembered the sensation of his veins nearly bursting as they filled with Magic Power, and he had no desire to experience it again.
Seeing David reluctantly give up, Attilicia continued,
"It won't do. This isn't about whether a spell can be deconstructed or not. The issue is that even if we manage to create it in the limited time we have, very few dragons could learn and skillfully use it."
